Question

which of the above is the venereal disease that has been implicated in the etiology of cervical carcinoma?
syphilis
chancroid
non - gonococcal urethritis
human papilloma virus
gonorrhea

Explanation:

To determine the venereal disease linked to cervical carcinoma etiology, we analyze each option:

• Syphilis (caused by Treponema pallidum) affects multiple systems but is not a primary cause of cervical carcinoma.
• Chancroid (caused by Haemophilus ducreyi) causes genital ulcers, not cervical cancer.
• Non - gonococcal urethritis (caused by bacteria like Chlamydia trachomatis) affects the urethra, not the cervix.
• Human papilloma virus (HPV), especially high - risk types (e.g., HPV 16, 18), is well - established as a major etiological factor in cervical carcinoma. Persistent HPV infection can lead to cervical dysplasia and cancer.
• Gonorrhea (caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae) causes genital tract infections but is not linked to cervical cancer.

Answer:

D. Human papilloma virus